YMCA Philadelphia
Young Men's Christian Association | |
Philadelphia YMCA Building, February 2010 | |
| Location | 115 N. 15th St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
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| Coordinates | 39°57′17″N 75°09′53″W / 39.95472°N 75.16472°W |
| Area | 0.2 acres (0.081 ha) |
| Built | 1926 |
| Architectural style | Art Deco |
| NRHP reference No. | 80003624[1] |
| Added to NRHP | December 2, 1980 |
YMCA Philadelphia, also Greater Philadelphia YMCA was founded on June 15, 1854, by George H. Stuart, a prominent Philadelphia businessman and importer. The goal of the Association was to reach "the many thousands of neglected youth not likely to be brought under any moral influence by any other means."[2]
The Greater Philadelphia YMCA is a community service organization that promotes positive values through programs designed for kids, adults, and families. Over the years, Greater Philadelphia YMCA has grown to include 15 branches, over 80 child care sites, multiple community outreach locations, and a stand-alone gymnastics center in the Greater Philadelphia area and New Jersey.
The headquarters for the Greater Philadelphia YMCA is located inside the Borough of Conshohocken Administration & Police building in Conshohocken, PA.
Branches
Branches are YMCA locations which usually include a gymnasium, swimming pool, and fitness center. Membership provides access to these facilities.
Each branch offers additional services such as youth programs and swimming lessons, group exercise, personal training, and free babysitting services.
| Branch Name | Service Area | Branch Photo |
|---|---|---|
| Ambler YMCA | Ambler Area YMCA, serves Ambler, Fort Washington, Blue Bell, Horsham, North Wales and the surrounding communities. | |
| Boyertown YMCA | Boyertown YMCA, serves Boyertown, Bechtelsville, Gilbertsville, New Hanover, Washington Township and the surrounding communities. | |
| Christian Street YMCA | Christian Street YMCA, serves South Philadelphia, Center City and the surrounding communities. It is located within the Christian Street Historic District. | |
| Columbia North YMCA | Columbia North YMCA, serves North Philadelphia, Fairmount, Kensington, Port Richmond and the surrounding communities. | |
| Haverford YMCA | Haverford YMCA, serves Havertown and the surrounding Main Line communities of Bryn Mawr, Villanova, Ardmore and Haverford. | |
| Mt. Laurel YMCA | Mt. Laurel YMCA, serves Mt. Laurel, Moorestown and the surrounding communities. | |
| Northeast Family YMCA | Northeast Family YMCA, serves Northeast Philadelphia, Somerton, Bustleton, Normandy and the surrounding communities. | |
| Phoenixville YMCA | Phoenixville YMCA, serves Phoenixville, Valley Forge, King of Prussia, Malvern, Audubon, Spring City, Royersford, Collegville and Kimberton. | |
| Pottstown YMCA | Pottstown YMCA, serves Pottstown, Norristown, Broomall and Reading, and the surrounding communities. | |
| Rocky Run YMCA | Rocky Run YMCA, serves Media, Aston, Newtown Square, Edgemont, Springfield and the surrounding communities. | |
| Roxborough YMCA | Roxborough YMCA, serving Roxborough, Manayunk, Lafayette Hill, Chestnut Hill and the surrounding communities. | |
| Spring Valley YMCA | Spring Valley YMCA, serving Limerick, Pottstown, Harleysville, Lansdale, Skippack, Collegeville and the surrounding communities. | |
| Upper Perkiomen Valley YMCA | Upper Perkiomen Valley YMCA, serving Pennsburg, Doylestown, Allentown, Quakertown and the surrounding communities. | |
| West Philadelphia YMCA | West Philadelphia YMCA, serves West Philadelphia, Wynnefield, Elmwood and the surrounding communities. | |
| Willow Grove YMCA | Willow Grove YMCA, serving Willow Grove, Hatboro, Horsham and the surrounding communities. |
References
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
- ^ Carl E. Doebley (March 1980). National Register of Historic Places Registration: Pennsylvania SP Young Men's Christian Association. National Archives and Records Administration. Retrieved January 4, 2026. (Downloading may be slow.)
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